1LE VS Bilstein B6/Koni or Pedders Struts & Shocks. - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Joe.G · 03-07-2022, 06:41 PM

Hi, I am just in the planning stages for replacing my Struts/Shocks, My Mods are listed below, I am lowered 1 Inch. The 2 Main ones I am looking at are the 1LE and the Blistein, Bilstein is probably leading in my choices.

DO I need anything else? New mounts? I am not replacing because mine are worn or anything but like most of you I am always looking for a little more/ Better. Thanks

jksynergy · 03-07-2022, 07:25 PM

Before I went with Viking coilovers, I test drove a 1LE with the Bilsteins. Back to back with my 1LE, I liked the ride quality of the Bilsteins and the feel. I went with Vikings as I do more road course events and felt the adjustability was what I wanted. You can't go wrong depending on the intended usage of course.

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Joe.G · 03-07-2022, 08:14 PM

I just don't want to go the coil over route at this time, I am thinking the Bilsteins are the way to go. I have them on a BMW my Ram truck and on a 3RD Gen 1LE they have always been a good shock in my mind.

SS 310H55A · 03-07-2022, 11:17 PM

I did the z28 upper strut mounts on the rear when I swapped in my bilsteins.

Joe.G · 03-08-2022, 07:07 AM

Ill Look them up, do you happen to have part numbers handy? are ZL1 or 1LE ones any different then the SS ones? Are there aftermarket versions?

Joe.G · 03-08-2022, 07:32 AM

22836727 / 22836734 Are these the Z/28 Mount numbers?

gtstorey · 03-08-2022, 08:17 AM

I really like the Bilsteins on mine.

You have the right part number for the Z28 shock mounts, but I couldn't tell any difference when I installed them. I think there was a cut out in the top of it that was different but I couldn't tell that it was any more firm than my originals. Maybe the FE6 are more firm. Since the lefts for both FE6 and FE5/FEA are discontinued, I don't think it will be worth the effort to track them down and install.

SS 310H55A · 03-08-2022, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe.G

22836727 / 22836734 Are these the Z/28 Mount numbers?

Those are correct part numbers. They’re stiffer than 1LE and SS.

Joe.G · 03-08-2022, 11:17 AM

GT what are the FE6 and FE5/FEA are they different then the Z/28?

SS 310H55A · 03-08-2022, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe.G

GT what are the FE6 and FE5/FEA are they different then the Z/28?

FEA is z/28, fe5 is ZL1, fe6 is 1LE

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gtstorey · 03-08-2022, 11:29 AM

https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=363659

Joe.G · 03-08-2022, 11:31 AM

Thanks guys I just found that Post , I ordered the part numbers I posted above, it says they are available.

Joe.G · 03-11-2022, 07:30 AM

Is there a issue with B6 and lowered cars? I have read mixed reviews on this.

gtstorey · 03-11-2022, 08:17 AM

I'm running Bilstein B6 on mine with it lowered. I don't have any issues with it. Of course I haven't compared anything else, but it's what Justice Pete recommended knowing it was lowered.

03-07-2022, 06:41 PM	#1
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,264	1LE VS Bilstein B6/Koni or Pedders Struts & Shocks. Hi, I am just in the planning stages for replacing my Struts/Shocks, My Mods are listed below, I am lowered 1 Inch. The 2 Main ones I am looking at are the 1LE and the Blistein, Bilstein is probably leading in my choices. DO I need anything else? New mounts? I am not replacing because mine are worn or anything but like most of you I am always looking for a little more/ Better. Thanks __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,Remote Clutch reservoir GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, Moroso Catch Can GC Aluminum DS Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats SCT X4 Dynosteve, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.

03-07-2022, 07:25 PM	#2
jksynergy Drives: 11 SW SYNERGY SERIES/14 1SS 1LE Join Date: May 2012 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,223	Before I went with Viking coilovers, I test drove a 1LE with the Bilsteins. Back to back with my 1LE, I liked the ride quality of the Bilsteins and the feel. I went with Vikings as I do more road course events and felt the adjustability was what I wanted. You can't go wrong depending on the intended usage of course. Sent from my SM-T377T using Tapatalk __________________ 2011 Summit White Synergy Series Edition, the hot innocent woman named Ava that we show off around town, dressed in white complete with angel's wings. Sold, but never forgotten. 2014 1SS 1LE. Bama, sporting Red Rock Metallic demon's horns, when we are ready to get naughty and open a can of whoopass! Airaid, Spectre, Xpel,Bowler shifter Peddars, UMI, Ult Perf. Diode Dynamics, JRE Tune, XS Power battery, Hooker Headers Blackheart exhaust,Powerbrake InstaGram & Twitter: @jlouie62 FB: hangtimeracing

03-07-2022, 08:14 PM	#3
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,264	I just don't want to go the coil over route at this time, I am thinking the Bilsteins are the way to go. I have them on a BMW my Ram truck and on a 3RD Gen 1LE they have always been a good shock in my mind. __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,Remote Clutch reservoir GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, Moroso Catch Can GC Aluminum DS Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats SCT X4 Dynosteve, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.

03-07-2022, 11:17 PM	#4
SS 310H55A Drives: 2014 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Southern California Posts: 253	I did the z28 upper strut mounts on the rear when I swapped in my bilsteins. __________________ 2014 SS \| MGW Flat Stick shifter \| Raceseng Slammer shift knob \| Z/28 spoiler and grill

03-08-2022, 07:07 AM	#5
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,264	Ill Look them up, do you happen to have part numbers handy? are ZL1 or 1LE ones any different then the SS ones? Are there aftermarket versions? __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,Remote Clutch reservoir GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, Moroso Catch Can GC Aluminum DS Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats SCT X4 Dynosteve, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.

03-08-2022, 07:32 AM	#6
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,264	22836727 / 22836734 Are these the Z/28 Mount numbers? __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,Remote Clutch reservoir GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, Moroso Catch Can GC Aluminum DS Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats SCT X4 Dynosteve, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.

03-08-2022, 08:17 AM	#7
gtstorey Drives: 2010 Camaro SS2,L99, LSA SC Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 2,147	I really like the Bilsteins on mine. You have the right part number for the Z28 shock mounts, but I couldn't tell any difference when I installed them. I think there was a cut out in the top of it that was different but I couldn't tell that it was any more firm than my originals. Maybe the FE6 are more firm. Since the lefts for both FE6 and FE5/FEA are discontinued, I don't think it will be worth the effort to track them down and install.

03-08-2022, 11:17 AM	#9
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,264	GT what are the FE6 and FE5/FEA are they different then the Z/28? __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,Remote Clutch reservoir GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, Moroso Catch Can GC Aluminum DS Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats SCT X4 Dynosteve, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.

03-08-2022, 11:29 AM	#11
gtstorey Drives: 2010 Camaro SS2,L99, LSA SC Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 2,147	https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=363659

03-08-2022, 11:31 AM	#12
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,264	Thanks guys I just found that Post , I ordered the part numbers I posted above, it says they are available. __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,Remote Clutch reservoir GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, Moroso Catch Can GC Aluminum DS Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats SCT X4 Dynosteve, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.

03-11-2022, 07:30 AM	#13
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,264	Is there a issue with B6 and lowered cars? I have read mixed reviews on this. __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,Remote Clutch reservoir GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, Moroso Catch Can GC Aluminum DS Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats SCT X4 Dynosteve, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.

03-11-2022, 08:17 AM	#14
gtstorey Drives: 2010 Camaro SS2,L99, LSA SC Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 2,147	I'm running Bilstein B6 on mine with it lowered. I don't have any issues with it. Of course I haven't compared anything else, but it's what Justice Pete recommended knowing it was lowered.